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Theatrical Outlook
The view from the director's chair
Excerpt: Thursday, August 31, 1995
Putting on a show is difficult; assembling an entire theatrical season is even tougher.
With the curtain about to go up on North Shore statges, we asked the artistic directors of area companies to answer two questions:
- What are you most excited about in the coming season?
- What do you see as your theater's greatest challenge?
The replies follow. When actual productions are mentioned, opening dates are in parentheses.
Geoffrey
Edwards, Marquee Theatre Co., Evanston
What excites all of us at Marquee Theatre Company the most about the upcoming season is being part of a tremendous theatrical renaissance - after many years during which theatre was focused on experimental and contemporary works, the classic repertory is being rediscovered. North Shore theatre lovers are coming in record numbers to performances of shows like Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra," which Marquee presented last season.
Our greatest challenge as a company is being able to grow and develop quickly enough to meet the demand of our audiences, as well as the astonishing number of performers and designers from throughout the Chicago area, eager to be a part of a North Shore company dedicated exclusively to classic family entertainment.
©1995 Pioneer Press
